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Quebec Bill 5 adopted in principle 'sur division' (no recorded tally)

On 17 February 2026 the National Assembly adopted Bill 5 in principle on division, without a recorded vote. The Liberals voted for it while calling for serious amendments, the Parti Québécois voted for it while calling sections 22-23 far too broad, and Québec solidaire voted against, citing a threat to Aboriginal rights. Committee study followed from 18 February (Journal des débats).

Date
Kind
Legislation
Where
Quebec
Evidence
Action: Something was done: a law switched on, a tariff imposed, money committed. How evidence is weighed
Who
Coalition Avenir Québec (CAQ) (acted); Parti Québécois (PQ) (acted); Parti libéral du Québec (PLQ) (acted); Québec solidaire (QS) (counterparty); Assemblée nationale du Québec (acted)

Sources

Quotes

“nous allons voter en faveur du principe de ce projet de loi”

Translation: “we will vote in favour of the principle of this bill”

From Assemblée nationale du Québec: Journal des débats, 17 février 2026, Paradis (PQ); jd_20260217_pl5.txt

“ne veut pas dire que nous donnons un chèque en blanc au gouvernement”

Translation: “does not mean we are giving the government a blank cheque”

From Assemblée nationale du Québec: Journal des débats, 17 février 2026, Paradis (PQ); jd_20260217_pl5.txt

“nous allons voter contre le projet de loi n° 5 à cette étape-ci, au principe”

Translation: “we will vote against Bill 5 at this stage, on the principle”

From Assemblée nationale du Québec: Journal des débats, 17 février 2026, Grandmont (QS); jd_20260217_pl5.txt

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